There are many mothers who embark on a difficult journey of chasing milk due to insufficient breast milk. There are also many mothers who have sufficient milk and their babies cannot finish it. Some babies refuse to eat after they are full, but some babies will never let go as long as they have something to eat. Mothers will worry, will the baby be full after eating breast milk? Will the baby become full if he drinks breast milk?

Normally speaking, breastfed babies generally do not overeat, because the baby itself has the function of regulating energy intake. Most babies who overeat are formula babies, that is to say, breast milk A fed baby will refuse to eat as long as it is full, and will continue to eat if it is not full.

Mothers usually see it when breastfeeding. If the baby is full, it will automatically release the nipple. However, if the baby is not full, the baby will bite the nipple even if he falls asleep. , even after sleeping for a short period of time, if the nipple is suddenly released, the baby will continue to sleep with the nipple after waking up.

However, not every baby is so well-behaved and will sleep well after eating. Some babies are greedy and will never let go of delicious food, so they will eat breast milk without restraint. Or some working mothers can only express milk and feed breast milk with bottles due to work needs, causing the baby to overeat. . What are the disadvantages of overfeeding your baby?

1. Increase gastrointestinal burden.

The baby's gastrointestinal function is inherently weak, so it is best for babies under six months old to only drink milk, breast milk or milk powder. Other excess foods will increase the burden on the baby's gastrointestinal tract, and the same goes for breast milk. If the baby eats too much breast milk, the gastrointestinal tract cannot digest it. For the baby's gastrointestinal tract, the excess breast milk is a burden, which can easily cause indigestion in the baby. .

2. Lead to excessive obesity and affect intellectual development.

The fatter the baby, the better. A baby that is too fat will not only affect the baby's movement, but also have a certain impact on the baby's intelligence. We know that most of a baby's IQ is inherited from the parents, but breastfeeding, education methods, environment and the baby's size can all affect the baby's intelligence.

Although there is a nutrient in breast milk called taurine, it can participate in the baby's brain development and make the baby smarter. However, if the baby is overfed or overweight, it will affect the baby's intellectual development, and in severe cases, it may lead to mental retardation.

3. Easily cause brain fatigue.

If the baby is full after feeding, then when the baby's intestines and stomach digest the excess food, the blood supply in the baby's body will give priority to meeting the needs of the intestines and stomach, resulting in the baby's brain not getting enough. Without blood supply, the baby will easily suffer from brain fatigue.

Many elderly people will be very happy when they see their fat grandson, smiling from ear to ear. In fact, it is not good for the baby if the baby is too fat. Parents must take care of this. What will happen if the baby is full?

The baby actually doesn’t feel well after eating too much. The baby will also give some reminders to the mother, telling the mother that he has eaten too much.

1. Changes in weight.

Babies gain the fastest weight in the first month after birth. About ten days after birth, due to changes in the environment, a large amount of water is lost from the baby's body, causing the baby to lose weight. Generally, the baby's weight will slowly start to increase after ten days, and can increase by about 30-40g per day. It is normal for the baby to gain 2-4 pounds in one month. As the baby gets older, the rate of weight gain will slow down. Within six months, the baby's weight will increase by an average of 600-800g per month.

If the baby's weight increases by more than 50 grams per day and this trend is maintained for a long time, it may be that the baby is overeating, and overeating for a long time, causing the weight to rise linearly.

If the baby eats too much, he or she will lose weight or lose weight. This is because the baby overeats, which increases the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and causes indigestion. The baby cannot digest the breast milk needed normally and cannot absorb it. The required nutrients will cause the baby to not gain weight or even lose weight.

2. The baby is bloated.

One of the symptoms of a baby eating too much is flatulence. Because the baby eats too much, the burden on the gastrointestinal tract is too great, the gastrointestinal function becomes weak, and the digestion ability becomes poor. The baby is prone to indigestion. Food is in the baby's body. Fermentation in the intestines will produce some gas, causing the baby to be bloated.

If the baby is bloated, the belly will be bulging. Babies with severe bloating can also see some small blood vessels in the abdomen. Some babies with fair skin will see this especially obvious. If your baby is bloated, he will be very uncomfortable and cry often. Parents should pay more attention to observe the baby's condition.

3. Changes in stool.

If the baby has eaten too much, has indigestion or accumulated food, his stool will also undergo some changes. Under normal circumstances, a baby's poop is mushy or strip-shaped, and the color is usually yellow or golden. If the baby eats too much and is full, the intestines and stomach cannot digest it, and the stool will be foamy or green.

However, not every baby with green poop has eaten enough. Some babies with milk powder will have green poop because they cannot digest the iron content in the milk powder. If the baby catches a cold in his belly, the poop will also be green.

Therefore, you cannot rely solely on the color of the poop to judge whether the baby is full.

4. Frequent vomiting.

The baby’s stomach is very small and cannot take in much milk. Mothers should pay attention when feeding their babies.

①The stomach of a newborn baby is as big as a cherry.

② Around 3-6 days after birth, the baby's stomach has more than doubled, but it is only as big as a strawberry.

③ One week to one month after the baby is born, the stomach begins to grow slowly, and it is about the size of a small peach.

④ Until the baby is about six months old, the baby’s stomach is only equivalent to a lemon.

It can be seen that the baby cannot hold much milk within six months. If the baby eats too much, the excess milk will cause indigestion, and some milk will reflux and spit out from the baby's mouth.

Newborns have flat stomachs, so they are more likely to vomit milk. Occasionally vomiting milk is normal for the baby, but if the baby vomits milk frequently, parents should pay attention to whether the baby is full, or whether the baby is full. Vomiting caused by other reasons. What should I do if my baby is full?

Although breastfed babies generally do not eat to their full capacity, everything is not so absolute. Many mothers have no experience. It is possible for the baby to be full. Parents must learn to judge. If the baby is really full, then they must:

1. Reduce the amount of milk.

If the baby is full, then reduce the amount of milk for the baby based on the original feeding. If the breast milk is expressed in a bottle, it is easier to handle. If the mother feeds the baby by herself, the mother can appropriately extend the time between feedings. For example, the original feeding time of two hours can be changed to feeding every two and a half hours or three hours. Your baby can start regular feeding when he is four months old.

Some babies don’t care about anything and will suck their nipples to seek comfort no matter what. Mothers must learn to refuse this behavior of their babies. If you can't bear to see your baby cry, then leave your baby to someone else to take care of you first. And think about it, it is not a good thing for the baby to overeat, and love cannot be turned into harm.

2. Increase the amount of exercise.

Although babies are very small, they can also consume some of their excess energy through exercise. You can make your baby move according to his age. For example, a three-month-old baby can practice rolling over, a six-month-old baby can practice sitting, and an eight-month-old baby can practice crawling. Babies at younger ages can go swimming in swimming pools.

3. Solve the problem of baby’s flatulence.

If the baby is bloated, the mother can massage the baby's abdomen, which can promote digestion. Mothers can also do exhaust exercises for the baby to expel excess gas from the body. The baby will stop crying and cry less. If necessary, take some probiotics under the guidance of a doctor to help regulate the gastrointestinal tract.

As long as the baby is fed properly, other symptoms will disappear, and parents don’t have to worry too much.

Some mothers who have sufficient breast milk see the difficulties of other mothers with insufficient breast milk, and feel that breast milk is precious and rare, so when feeding their babies, they always want to let their babies eat more, but breast milk Although it is good, too much will do more harm than good to the baby, so the right one is the best. I am a lazy mother, a mother of two children, an original author on multiple platforms, and I have been in the parenting circle for many years. I focus on motherhood, childbirth, and parenting solutions. Follow me to learn more. This article is original and plagiarism will be investigated. The pictures come from the Internet and any infringement will be deleted.